Brightly Woven
When Wayland North brings rain to a region that's been dry for over ten years, he's promised anything he'd like as a reward. He chooses the village elder's daughter, sixteen-year-old Sydelle Mirabel, who is a skilled weaver and has an unusual knack for repairing his magical cloaks. Though Sydelle has dreamt of escaping her home, she's hurt that her parents relinquish her so freely and finds herself awed and afraid of the slightly ragtag wizard who is unlike any of the men of magic in the tales she's heard. Still, she is drawn to this mysterious man who is fiercely protective of her and so reluctant to share his own past.
The pair rushes toward the capital, intent to stop an imminent war, pursued by Reuel Dorwan (a dark wizard who has taken a keen interest in Sydelle) and plagued by unusually wild weather. But the sudden earthquakes and freak snowstorms may not be a coincidence. As Sydelle discovers North's dark secret and the reason for his interest in her and learns to master her own mysterious power, it becomes increasingly clear that the fate of the kingdom rests in her fingertips. She will either be a savior, weaving together the frayed bonds between Saldorra and Auster, or the disastrous force that destroys both kingdoms forever.
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Alexandra Bracken
Alexandra Bracken’s journey from a young girl immersed in a world of fantasy and imagination to a USA Today bestselling author is one built on a love for storytelling that began at a very early age. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, and raised in the vibrant world of conventions and pop culture, she grew up surrounded by the magic of science fiction and adventure, which laid the perfect foundation for her future as an author of captivating young adult novels.
Her writing career began as many great stories do—by accident. What started as a birthday gift for a friend soon transformed into Brightly Woven, her debut novel, which launched her into the literary world. Written during her college years at the College of William & Mary, the book, a blend of adventure and romance, garnered attention for its richly imagined world and the strength of its characters, earning her recognition as a debut author to watch.
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Alexandra Bracken's novel is a stunning debut. The plot is simple but not too simple, it flows on naturally. For that it's easy to follow, but it also surprises; you cannot always predict what's coming. The theme of one's responsibility towards one's country and home is repeated through the novel. However, the biggest part of the story, like often in YA novels, revolves around the relationship between the two main characters. The good part is, that their relationship and it's changes were not artificial, they were identifiable. Brightly woven was a book that delighted and, in my opinion, is one of the best YA novels of 2010.